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W819 PLC

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,027 mi
Last recorded114,027 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW819 PLC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,027 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

chassis rusty

exhaust very rusty

rear pads very much on limit

Pass 10 Nov 2016 112,672 miles

exhaust rusty

rear pads on limit

rear tyres on limit

Pass 3 Aug 2015 108,141 miles

nsf chassis very rusty

osr tyre on limit

rear pads on limit

Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,173 miles

both rear tyres on limit

ns mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 89,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2010 85,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 85,686 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,254 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 82,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 7,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 71,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 71,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLS switched off before test

parking brake effort low

Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 63,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?

Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,403
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,515
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,251
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W819 PLC is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 85,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Explorer fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W819 PLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Explorer typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W819 PLC is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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